SUPERVISORY HELICOPTER PILOT
Army National Guard Units
Posted: February 11, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Army National Guard Units
Department of the Army
Location
West Jordan, Utah
Salary
$131,841 - $171,396
per year
Type
Full Time
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This job is for a helicopter flight instructor and evaluator in the Utah Army National Guard, where you'll train and assess pilots on flying military helicopters, plan missions, and ensure safety during operations.
It's ideal for experienced warrant officers or commissioned officers with a strong background in military aviation who enjoy teaching and leading in high-stakes environments.
The role emphasizes hands-on instruction and oversight in a National Guard unit based in West Jordan, Utah.
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2460P01 and is part of the AASF located in West Jordan UT, with the Utah Army National Guard.
IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022 and LIUNA-UTARNG CBA dated 11 OCT 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTARNG.
The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is LTC ANDREW JEWKES.
*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.
**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.
Organizational Requirement: Must be MTPC Complete Specialized Experience WARRANT OFFICER: Have at least one year as a GS-2181-12?
*Must submit SF 50 to validate claim* Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for entry appointments to GS-2181-12 or GS-2181-13 Army National Guard Dual Status Warrant Officer positions.
Qualification competencies are determined by three factors: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard.
For Army National Guard positions, must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, in military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, in Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Groups.
To qualify, the applicant must have at least two years specialized competencies in: Operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation.
Experienced in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Experienced in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments.
Experienced in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance.
Competent in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks.
Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
Knowledge is required in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.
Experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives.
Specialized Experience COMMISSIONED OFFICER: Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for appointments to GS-2181-12 and GS-2181-13 Army National Guard Dual Status Officer positions.
For Army National Guard positions, must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, in the Air National Guard Operations Groups.
Qualification competencies are determined by three factors in combination: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard.
To qualify, the applicant must have: The ability to train and instruct others in the piloting of a main-frame military aircraft.
Experienced in mission tasking, intelligence reporting, and applying weather information. Experienced in supervising and/or filing of flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning. Experienced in operating aircraft controls and equipment.
Experienced in performing or supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling; search and rescue operations; or surveillance and reconnaissance.
Ability to conduct or supervise the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks. Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
Experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics.
Must have at least two years experiences in instructing others in a specific air-frame/military aircraft.
Competent to complete various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Army National Guard aviation programs.
Skilled to instruct others to pilot military aircraft on a regular and recurring basis.
Experienced in the aviation unit quality control management programs; plus, skilled in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives.
Experienced in following directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements.
Experienced in coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs.
Experienced in one or more missions such as, air-to-air; air-to- ground; mortar-to-arm escort; surveillance; reconnaissance; surface attack; killer-scout; target illumination; or laser targeting.
Experienced in piloting manned or unmanned aircraft. OTHER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 1.
Prior to appointment, an applicant's military medical record must indicate a completed and current medical physical, flight physical, medical profile, and completed/cleared drug test. 2.
Possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which they live or are principally employed, in accordance with Army and Air Force Vehicle Operations Directives; and, 3.
Qualify to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for "Maintenance Purposes Only" according to Army or Air Force Vehicle Maintenance Operations Directives. Major Duties:
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list As a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR (TITLE 32), GS-2181-13, you will: Performs preflight weather analysis, route and altitude selections, alternate airport selection, fuel, cargo and passenger load computations, selection of refueling stops, preflight inspections, flight plan filing, and firing ranges route planning/coordination.
Incorporates precision, non-precision, and GPS route navigation and instrument approaches in all mission planning and must be knowledgeable in all aspects of their operations.
Maintains and studies current and complete files of aeronautical publications, navigation charts, instrument approach procedures, and air traffic control procedures.
Plans and implements flight training and instruction for rated pilots and instructor pilots in accordance with the individual needs.
Serves as rotary wing Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E) or Instructor Pilot (IP): Trains and evaluates aviators on basic and advanced flight techniques.
This includes the procedures to use in emergencies and malfunctions over rough terrain, e.g., hills and forests both day and night.
Training includes instruction and evaluation for operating unique electronics equipment, such as precision, non-precision, and GPS route navigation and approaches.
Conducts initial standardization flight evaluations for new air crew members and annual evaluations for assigned and attached pilots, including local aircraft transitions including refresher training.
Serves as pilot-in-command while operating single and/or multi-engine rotary wing aircraft to perform airlift support for DOD personnel, emergency medical evacuations, aerial fire suppression support, paradrops, rescue, and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations.
May be required to transport classified, chemical, or other hazardous cargo.
May be required to perform extended flights to and from a wide variety of points, with responsibility for safely transporting passengers and/or classified, chemical, or other hazardous cargo.
Pilot will possess competency on all aviation matters that will encompass safety as the number one priority, demonstrate a consistent mature judgment and maintain a high degree of pilot proficiency for conducting flight missions under visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR).
Serves as rotary wing Instrument Flight Examiner (IE): Conducts instrument flight qualifications and training which includes, instrument flight planning, precision handling and maneuvering of the aircraft, navigation using the aircraft navigation instruments and systems, air traffic control operations, approach, departure, and holding procedures, and use of the ILS.
Conducts initial instrument standardization rides for new air crew members and as a minimum conducts annual check rides for assigned and attached pilots.
Serves as rotary wing Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP).
Serves are Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner (ME)/Functional Check Pilot (FCP) Evaluator: Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner/Function Check Pilot Evaluator.
Serves as Aviation Safety Officer (ASO): Serves as an Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) carrying out a variety of duties to provide a productive aviation safety program for the Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD) or any Army Aviation Facility.
Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) and/or Functional Check Pilot (FCP).
Serves as Aviation Mission Survivability Officer: Serves as an Aviation Mission Survivability Officer(AMSO) Tactical Operations (TACOPS) Officer. Performs other duties as assigned.
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